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Couples who are Singapore citizens but do not live in Singapore should complete their Pre-Marriage Long-Term Visit Pass Assessment (PMLA) before getting married.
The PMLA is a free online assessment. It lets them:
Marriage to a Singapore citizen does not automatically grant the NR spouse entry or acceptance for a long-term stay in the country.
While the PMLA is intended to accurately assess the prospective NR spouse's eligibility for an LTVP after marriage, it is not an immigration pass. It also does not imply that it has been approved. The NR spouse must apply for an LTVP separately after marriage to be considered for a long-term stay in Singapore.
Suppose a couple's conditions change between their PMLA and LTVP applications. In that case, the outcomes of their PMLA and LTVP applications may differ in rare cases.
To be eligible, you must be:
Before beginning the PMLA submission, have the following information on hand:
For assessment, there is no need to submit any documents. But there are some advisory notes you need to follow.
This free PMLA form can be used by a Singapore citizen planning to marry an NR to see if the potential NR spouse will likely be eligible for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP). After registering their marriages, couples who receive a positive PMLA result (got Letter of LTVP Eligibility, LLE) may apply for the LTVP.
When to Apply
The application is usually submitted after marriage. But the applicants are highly encouraged to complete their application before the wedding.
Visa Processing Time
Its processing time is one month. If your PMLA is still within the one-month processing time, please wait to be notified of the outcome. You may recieve notification via an email or check on the status using the e-Service.
Duration
You can stay in the country for two years. It also leads to permanent residence.
Fees
It may cost you 60 SGD. There can be more fees; for that, you may need to contact a visa consultant.
LTVP is eligible for two years. However, you may apply for permanent residence afterwards if you are married to a Singapore citizen.
Dependents
You can include dependent children.
Study
A separate study pass is needed.
Extension
There is an option that you may apply for permanent residence after getting married.
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